Find out how popular the last name Cantorna is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cantorna.

Cantorna, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cantorna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantorna in America

Cantorna is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantorna surname appeared 194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cantorna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantorna to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cantorna

The surname CANTORNA has its origins in Spain, emerging in the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Galician word "cantorna," which referred to a curved or winding path, possibly suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name resided near such a path.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname CANTORNA can be traced back to medieval documents from the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northwestern Spain. The name appears in various forms, such as Cantorna, Cantourne, and Cantourna, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Cantorna was noted as a distinguished scholar and philosopher in the court of King John II of Aragon. Juan's contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

The CANTORNA surname also has a connection to the Basque Country, where the name was sometimes spelled as Cantourna or Cantournia. One notable bearer was Pedro de Cantourna, a merchant and explorer who embarked on voyages to the Americas in the late 16th century, leaving records of his travels in the archives of Seville.

In the 17th century, the CANTORNA family had established a presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. María de Cantorna, born in 1622 in Havana, Cuba, was a renowned educator and advocate for women's education, establishing one of the first schools for girls in the region.

As the CANTORNA surname spread across Spain and its territories, it maintained its association with places bearing similar names. For instance, the village of Cantorna in the province of Lugo, Galicia, is believed to have influenced the surname's prevalence in that region.

Another notable figure was Alonso de Cantorna, a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the 18th century. His bravery and leadership were recognized in various campaigns, and he was awarded the prestigious Order of Santiago for his valor.

While the CANTORNA surname may not be among the most widespread in modern times, its rich history and connections to various regions of Spain and its former colonies have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantorna

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cantorna.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cantorna was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cantorna has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cantorna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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